Deutsche Junggeflügel schau first place ”Blaues Band” Ribbon

Deutsche Junggeflügel-Schau ribbon

This translates to “German Young Poultry Show.”

It was (and still is) a national exhibition in Germany where breeders presented young poultry (Junggeflügel), such as:

chickens

bantams

ducks

geese

pigeons

The show focused specifically on young animals, meaning birds bred in the same year, judged for future breeding quality.

You can think of it as a prestigious national competition, not a local fair.

“Blaues Band” (Blue Ribbon)

The Blaues Band was a top-tier honor in German livestock and poultry exhibitions.

It signifies:

Outstanding quality

Best of class or best of show

Near-perfect conformity to the official breed standard

In many shows, the Blaues Band ranked above ordinary 1st prizes — it was reserved for exceptional specimens.

rare and obscure part of the third reich militaria.